The cause of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is one of several closely related exotoxins secreted by bacteria that are infecting the person. The toxins activate T cells of ...http://www.medicinenet.com/toxic_shock_syndrome_tss/page2.htm

Bacteriology. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is caused from intoxication by one of several related Staphylococcus aureus exotoxins. The most commonly ...http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/169177-overview

About Toxic Shock Syndrome. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a serious but uncommon infection caused by either Staphylococcus aureus (often called staph) and ...http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/toxic_shock.html

Toxic shock syndrome is caused by toxins produced by bacteria. Only certain rare strains of specific bacteria produce these poisons. As the bacterial toxins are ...http://www.emedicinehealth.com/toxic_shock_syndrome/page2_em.htm

What is TSS? Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a rare, but potentially serious disease that has been associated with tampon use. In rare cases, TSS can be fatal.http://tampax.com/en-us/tips-and-article/toxic-shock-syndrome-tss